At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of specialists, you will provide domain expertise to engineering and production resources related to EHS for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team's impact on safety and health compliance with local, state, and federal regulations at the Huntsville Engine Manufacturing Facility or Marshal Space Flight Center (MSFC) - 4670 Test Stand including, but not limited to: OSHA General Industry and Construction Standards. You will ensure environmental compliance with local, state, and federal regulations at the MSFC-4670 Test Stand, but not limited to: NEPA, RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, and NPDES.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit reports to federal and state regulatory agencies, as required
• Continually update and ensure compliance with the Blue Origin Health and Safety Manual
• Create, update, and coordinate emergency response plans with state and local emergency planning committees
• Conduct studies and collect data to determine sources of industrial safety and health hazards.
• Manage hazardous waste activities for the MSFC-4670 Test Stand
• Lead incident investigations to identify root causes and corrective actions
• Develop, update, and deliver EHS training
• Evaluate operations for continuous process improvement and implementation of preventive action measures
• Understand and apply advanced technical knowledge base of safety and industrial hygiene regulations, concepts, practices, and principles
• Anticipate and recognize hazards, evaluate exposures, and offer control methods to protect employees from risks
• Lead all aspects of hazardous operations including cryogenics, ordnance, critical crane lifts, lead/asbestos abatement...etc.
• Conduct routine facility inspections (i.e., emergency egress, electrical, machine guarding, chemical, working walking surfaces, etc.) to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
• Conduct Personal Protective Equipment assessments and promote awareness when an item or piece of equipment has been recalled or is defective
• Support development of job hazard analyses
• Perform periodic audits of our EHS Programs for confined space, LOTO, Hot Work programs

Qualifications:

• 2 years of demonstrated work experience in operational aerospace environment, manufacturing, or chemical industry
• B.S. degree in engineering, chemistry, environmental science, industrial hygiene, or occupational safety
• Knowledge of applicable safety and Alabama environmental regulations
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management methods
• Knowledge of close call reporting practices and processes
• Good analytical skills and attention to details, technical writing, with an ability to interpret and communicate sophisticated technical information
• Candidate must be able to lift/carry up to fifty pounds and be able to physically climb multiple flights stairs, withstand prolonged standing, and work in adverse weather conditions
• Willing to support long hours, shift work, and weekends as needed
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• 5 years proven work experience in operational aerospace environment, manufacturing, or chemical industry
• Expertise in Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
• HAZMAT and/or emergency response team experience
• ASP, CSP, CIH, or CHMM certification

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.

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